20 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Granting of Letters Patent) 2008 front 20 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Granting of Letters Patent) 2008 back
20 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Granting of Letters Patent) 2008 photo

20 Pounds - Elizabeth II Granting of Letters Patent

2008 year
Gold (.9999) (24 carat) 6.22 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
British Antarctic Territory (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2008
Value
20 Pounds 20 GBP = USD 26
Currency
Pound sterling (1991-date)
Composition
Gold (.9999) (24 carat)
Weight
6.22 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#68669
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

The British Antarctic Territory's Coat-of-Arms with the 'PM' mintmark below at bottom right.

Denomination at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1908 • CENTENARY OF GRANTING OF LETTERS PATENT • 2008
RESEARCH AND DISCOVERY
PM
£20

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the granting of Letters Patent establishing the British Antarctic Territory. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and an image of the Territory's coat of arms, which includes a penguin and a seal, symbolizing the region's unique wildlife and natural resources.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2008 PM 2000 - - - - - -

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